Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift
Ferrara, Fairfield, IL, United States
Work Location: Fairfield
Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends depending on business needs.
Core Hours: 2:00pm-11:00pm
Want to make an impact?
The Maintenance Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and repair food processing and packaging equipment, including packaging filling and sealing machines, bucket scales, conveyors, motors, robotics, hoists, sorters, labelers, scanners, roller beds, and utility equipment. Predictive maintenance systems and processes are utilized to support the achievement of the factory business goals and objectives.
Ways you will make a difference
Maintain and repair food processing and packaging equipment and associated components
Install and maintain gearboxes, shafts, bearings, bushings, sprockets, sheaves, belts, and general mechanical equipment; perform equipment lubrication
Install and maintain electric motors, motor starters, sensors, switches, and general electric/electronic devices
Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Analyze mechanical operations of production equipment and initiate maintenance and repair actions as needed
Use Computerized Maintenance Management System to report completed work
Generate parts requisitions using parts inventory control system
Complete preventive maintenance routines as assigned
Identify root cause of problems and propose and implement solutions
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Skills that will make you successful
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to perform precision alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and sheaves
Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
Able to work with minimum supervision and be results driven, proactive, and able to work effectively individually and within a team
Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate issues, opportunities and risk
Ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long‑term solutions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Experiences that will support your success
Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, mechanical power, pumps, gearboxes, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical components
Packaging, bottling, aircraft maintenance, mechatronics, automation, industrial repair facility, sheet metal shop, and/or installation experience preferred
Experience completing preventive maintenance activities
Welding experience preferred (MIG, TIG)
Versed in lock‑out/tag‑out procedures
High school Diploma/GED; Minimum 2 years of industrial mechanical experience or completion of a craft apprenticeship or an Associate’s Degree in a maintenance‑related field
Equivalent combination of education and paid on the job experience in an industrial maintenance shop will be considered. Must have strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, and be familiar with common shop equipment and tools. Have basic electrical knowledge, be able to use measuring devices, and have basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; the employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $35.65 - $49.20 per hour.
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Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends depending on business needs.
Core Hours: 2:00pm-11:00pm
Want to make an impact?
The Maintenance Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and repair food processing and packaging equipment, including packaging filling and sealing machines, bucket scales, conveyors, motors, robotics, hoists, sorters, labelers, scanners, roller beds, and utility equipment. Predictive maintenance systems and processes are utilized to support the achievement of the factory business goals and objectives.
Ways you will make a difference
Maintain and repair food processing and packaging equipment and associated components
Install and maintain gearboxes, shafts, bearings, bushings, sprockets, sheaves, belts, and general mechanical equipment; perform equipment lubrication
Install and maintain electric motors, motor starters, sensors, switches, and general electric/electronic devices
Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Analyze mechanical operations of production equipment and initiate maintenance and repair actions as needed
Use Computerized Maintenance Management System to report completed work
Generate parts requisitions using parts inventory control system
Complete preventive maintenance routines as assigned
Identify root cause of problems and propose and implement solutions
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Skills that will make you successful
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to perform precision alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and sheaves
Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
Able to work with minimum supervision and be results driven, proactive, and able to work effectively individually and within a team
Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate issues, opportunities and risk
Ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long‑term solutions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Experiences that will support your success
Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, mechanical power, pumps, gearboxes, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical components
Packaging, bottling, aircraft maintenance, mechatronics, automation, industrial repair facility, sheet metal shop, and/or installation experience preferred
Experience completing preventive maintenance activities
Welding experience preferred (MIG, TIG)
Versed in lock‑out/tag‑out procedures
High school Diploma/GED; Minimum 2 years of industrial mechanical experience or completion of a craft apprenticeship or an Associate’s Degree in a maintenance‑related field
Equivalent combination of education and paid on the job experience in an industrial maintenance shop will be considered. Must have strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, and be familiar with common shop equipment and tools. Have basic electrical knowledge, be able to use measuring devices, and have basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; the employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $35.65 - $49.20 per hour.
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